Technology Chief Chosen

Wallace, of Hinsdale, Ill., was the former chief information officer for Hartford-based Aetna and was vice president of information technology for CNA Financial Corp. in Chicago.

``Technology is an increasingly important part of state operations and I know that with Diane's talent and leadership, Connecticut's DOIT can be a national model in making government more accessible, user-friendly and efficient,'' Rell said.

Wallace, 53, succeeds Gregg ``Rock'' Regan of Guilford, who resigned last summer following the resignation of Gov. John G. Rowland. Regan was one of several Rowland appointees whom Rell did not want to reappoint. Regan had agreed to stay on the job until his replacement was named.